HRG Attending Consumer Electronics Show
Waukesha, Wisconsin – December 18, 2024 – HRG’s Lisa Lopez, digital assets manager, and Steve Hill, IT manager, will be attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV, January 7-10. The two will be focused on advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) tools and platforms as well as other progressive technologies for data […]
China Glaze aims to be a one-stop-shop for nail enthusiasts
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News The global nail polish market size has been estimated at 16.23 billion USD in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9% from 2024 to 2030, according to Grand View Research. In their […]
MCoBeauty offers luxe-for-less cosmetics exclusively at Kroger
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News MCoBeauty is an Australian beauty company that has experienced success in the United States since launching with Kroger in the first quarter of 2024. Positioned as a luxe for less, cruelty-free brand, it was created by Shelley Sullivan, who spent 20 years […]
Custom Cosmetics Planograms
From the desk of Colleen Volheim, category research and analysis manager, for the Focus on Fixtures blog series As part of our fixture coordination services, we offer fixture planograms, however, we can also offer support even earlier in the reset process by providing retailers or cosmetics brands with custom cosmetic planograms. Many brands and retailers perform their […]
Fixture fulfillment — Streamlining the pick and pack process
From the desk of Holly Jablonowski, business administration manager. for the Focus on Fixtures blog series Among the many offerings included in our fixture coordination services, we have developed methods to streamline the pick, pack, and ship process. Not only does this facilitate easy in-store unpacking and installation, but it also allows for efficiencies within the warehouse as well. […]
For beauty resets, get an experienced vendor and the right tools
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as seen in Mass Market Retailers Ensuring your vision comes to life in-store can be the most nerve-wracking part of a reset. Relying on installers or potentially inexperienced store staff who may be unfamiliar with your brand and don’t have your passion for the products can be cause for […]
Expert Space Management
From the desk of Colleen Volheim, category research and analysis manager, for the Focus on Fixtures blog series In the retail industry, space management is a term often associated with optimizing the space within a store for sales. That means departments, displays, and products are merchandised in ideal areas so customers can easily find and purchase what […]
Retailers must keep pace with technological change
by Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations, for Chain Drug Review Consumer behavior in the foreseeable future will likely continue to be shaped by economic uncertainty and access to new technological advances. Meanwhile, retailers will be met with a variety of competitive forces, ever-changing shopper preferences, retail media network evolvement, omnichannel demands, and the risks and […]
User-friendly fixture planograms
From the desk of Kelly Zygowski, category analyst, for the Focus on Fixtures blog series When creating the vision for your in-store display at retailers, your focus is where products and graphics are placed to attract attention of customers and for ease of shopping. Once you’ve established placement and appearance, the next step is digging into the details […]
Eliminate planogram inaccuracies to avoid lost sales and profits
By Holly Jablonowski, business administration manager For a seamless set or reset experience, not only do the products have to fit in the parts & pieces (trays, holders, etc.) used, those parts & pieces need to fit so there are no surprises during at-shelf execution. Think of all the partners involved in a reset: brands, […]